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Was Gene Hackman on the new Hawaii five o?

Hackman is not credited with any screen appearences, either TV or film, since 2004.

How long have cookie monster been on Sesame Street?

Cookie Monster has been on Sesame Street since it started, which I believe was 1969. I remember watching the premier episode. It was broadcast in prime time on PBS, but then moved to daytime for children to watch.

Who played the first owner of Arnold's Drive In on Happy Days?

Arnold's Drive-In was first operated by Arnold,played by the late Pat Morita. When Morita left Happy Days, Al Molinaro joined the cast as Al, who purchased Arnold's & changed the name to Al,s Drive-In.

Did Otis Campbell the town drunk on the Andy Griffith show have a job?

Yes. In one episode they mention he works as a gluer in a chair factory (not sure of specific). They mention that he is sober and hard working during the week, but gets inuberiated during the weekend.

What make is the police car that Andy and Barney drive around in on The Andy Griffith Show?

The vehicle has been maintained. It has been used as a prop with some travelling athletic team from North Carolina. I found out about this accidentally. A friend of mine sent me some newspaper item about a collegiate wrestling match- I could not figure out a somewhat obsolescent looking Police car, then read the caption. So it is still around and used as a prop. Never saw any real law-enforcement action anyhow.

How long did little house on the praire run?

Little House on the Prairie began with a 2-hour length movie on March 30, 1974 and the last episode was on May 10, 1982. Making Little House on the Prairie's run time on television just over 8 years.

What is Andy Griffith's real name?

The role of Emmett Clark on the Andy Griffith Show was played by Paul Hartman. Born March 1st, 1904. Died October 2nd, 1973.

Why was Potsie called Potsie on Happy Days?

The name was given to him by his mother because of his fondness for working in clay.

Are there lyrics to the Dick Van Dyke show theme song?

Not officially. In a 2010 interview, Van Dyke recalled that Morey Amsterdam wrote lyrics for the show's theme song, but these lyrics were never sung at any time during the show's run.

What was Felix's occupation on The Odd Couple?

In the play and film , Felix is employed as a television news writer ; on the TV series , he works as a commercial photographer .

What TV shows were based in Boston?

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

The Verdict

The Brink's Job

Good Will Hunting

Monument Ave

Next Stop Wonderland

Mystic River

Gone Baby Gone

The Departed

Mystery Street

Coma

Blown Away

Boondock Saints

Southie

Did Adam Cartwright die on the show Bonanza?

There was only one Adam Cartwright. He was portrayed by actor Perness Roberts. Unhappy with character development Roberts left the series after the sixth season. A new character was developed, Candy who worked with the Cartwrights.

Did James die on Little House On The Prarie?

No. He was once accidentally shot but recovered from his wounds.

Who played farina in the little rascals?

Farina in the little rascals was played by Allen Hoskins

Where did Lucille and Ricky Ricardo get married?

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were divorced in 1960. Lucille Ball married Gary Morton the following year. Morton was a stand-up comedian and a Ball's business partner.

What are the release dates for The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams - 1974?

The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams - 1977 The Unholy Beast 1-10 was released on:

USA: 20 April 1977

What was betty boop's race?

Yes and no. The claim is that she was based on Helen Kane. Helen Kane sued Paramount for infringement and in court testimony it was revealed that she stole her act from a black cotton club performer named "Baby Esther".

What is the newsman's name on the mary tyler moore show?

The role of Ted Baxter was played by the late Ted Knight(December 7, 1923 - August 26, 1986) .

What ever happened to the actor who played Jody from the show 'Family Affair'?

Johnny Witaker played Jodie on the show 'Family Affair." See related links for more information about him and his career since the show.

Should sesame street get cancelled?

Seeing the future is an impossibility so there no way to answer your question.

New episodes of Sesame Street began premiering on HBO in February 2016 & they will air on PBS 9 months later. It was renewed by HBO for five additional seasons lasting through its 50th.

Where did bewitched live?

On 12-29-1966 there was an episode called soapbox derby it was season 3 episode 16 and it guest starred Johnny Mills who was a 12 year old boy who was the real life 1965 soapbox champion, his father on the show was Darrin and Sams mechanic and the town that his shop was in was Patterson,N.Y. so I would have to say that they lived in Patterson or nearby, also Sam drove him to the race in Patterson.

Somewhere in California, somewhat suburbian, Motor-Trend atmosphere, everybody has a car, you know. they used some fine custom cars on the show-one conjured up by (Bewitched) for Darrin, the lead male character. by the way darrin ( no relaiton to Bobby Darin) was a classic auto body house in the interwar period- twebnrties and thirties.

Season 2, Episode 23 the one where Darrin is transformed into Larry.Larry is in Chicago due to fog and can't get home so he phones Louise to let her know, he asked the operator to connect him to New York, where Louise then goes and picks up the phone.